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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 20, 2022 6:39:33 GMT
20th August In 1929 1st airship flight around Earth flying eastward completed. In 1944 French General Charles de Gaulle returns to France. In 1977 NASA launches Voyager 2 towards Jupiter, Saturn, (later Uranus and Neptune also) In 2000 Spiller went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Groovejet'. The Italian DJ and producer mixed the track based on an old 1970s hit 'Love Is You' by Carol Williams, with new vocals by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 19, 2022 5:40:15 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 19, 2022 5:35:00 GMT
19th August In 1909 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of automobile race Indianapolis 500, opens in Speedway, Indiana. In 1934 The first All-American Soap Box Derby is held in Dayton, Ohio. In 1965 Auschwitz trials end with 6 life sentences. In 1974 The Three Degrees were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'When Will I See You Again.' The girl group's only UK No.1. They were Prince Charles' favourite group of the 70s.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 18, 2022 14:44:57 GMT
Tanglewood 7th July 1970
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 18, 2022 5:40:53 GMT
18th August In 1914 Swiss track and road bicycle racer Oscar Egg sets new hour world record of 44.247 km at the outdoor Vélodrome Buffalo in Paris; record stands until 1933. In 1940 Battle of Britain: The air battle known as "The Hardest Day" occurs; Luftwaffe lose approximately 69 aircraft and the RAF lose 68 in one of the largest ever air battles. In 1972 4th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at El Cortez Hotel. In 1984 George Michael was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his first solo single 'Careless Whisper.' It made George the first person to reach No.1 as a solo artist and a member of a band in the same year. It gave Epic records UK their first UK million seller and the song was No.1 in nearly 25 countries, selling over six million copies worldwide.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 17, 2022 6:20:47 GMT
17th August In 1903 Joe Pulitzer donates $1 million to Columbia University & begins the Pulitzer Prizes in America. In 1946 George Orwell publishes "Animal Farm" in the United Kingdom. In 1959 American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis released Kind of Blue which is regarded by many critics as jazz's greatest record, Davis's masterpiece, and one of the best albums of all time. Its influence on music, including jazz, rock, and classical genres, has led writers to also deem it one of the most influential albums ever recorded. In 1968 The Rascals (formerly the Young Rascals), started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'People Got To Be Free'. The group had thirteen US top 40 hits.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 16, 2022 6:15:48 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 16, 2022 6:09:14 GMT
16th August In 1870 Fred Goldsmith demonstrates curve ball isn't an optical illusion. In 1940 Pioneering 'Blood for Britain' program sending blood plasma for WWII wounded from the US, headed by Charles R. Drew, officially begins in Britain. In 1969 First performance of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Auditorium Theater, Chicago) In 1977 Elvis Presley was found dead lying on the floor in his bathroom by his girlfriend Ginger Alden. He died of heart failure at the age of 42. His first record for RCA, 'Heartbreak Hotel' was also his first US No.1. He starred in 31 films. Elvis holds the record for the most entries on the US Hot 100 chart with 154. Elvis became the first rock 'n' roll artist to be honoured by the US Postal Service with a stamp.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 15, 2022 9:56:30 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 15, 2022 5:45:26 GMT
15th August In 1901 Arch Rock, a danger to San Francisco Bay shipping, blasted with 30 tons of nitro. In 1945 Victory over Japan Day, the Japanese surrender and the end of WWII is announced in Japan (due to time zones 14th Aug in the Americas) In 1965 Beatles play to their largest crowd of over 55,000 at Shea Stadium, New York City. In 1991 Paul Simon played a free concert in New York's Central Park before an audience of three quarters of a million people.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 14, 2022 6:48:13 GMT
Thanks to Marian Pavlik for uploading
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 14, 2022 6:42:36 GMT
14th August In 1901 The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21. Born on this day in 1947-Maddy Prior, singer with English folk rock band Steeleye Span who formed in 1969. They had the 1975 UK No.5 single 'All Around My Hat' and a hit with 'Gaudete'. In 1962 Unhappy with drummer Pete Best's role in The Beatles Brian Epstein and the other three members decided to sack him. Best played his last gig the following night at The Cavern, Liverpool. In 1993 Freddie Mercury had his first solo UK No.1 single with 'Living On My Own'. The song had been a minor hit in 1985 when released from his solo album Mr. Bad Guy, this remixed version was reissued.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 13, 2022 6:27:34 GMT
I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 13, 2022 6:22:30 GMT
Here (for what its worth) is a copy of the review I wrote on Amazon when the book came out. "Beautifully presented, a pleasure to hold and browse, some nice photographs , and It looks great on the bookshelf. However,the actual text is a disappointment. There is little insight or depth, few things we did not already know. Curiously some periods are selectively glossed over or in some cases not mentioned at all ,so its far from complete. Martin Barre chose not ( or was not asked ) to contribute, so all we get of Martin, who was such an important part of the band for so long, are quotes from old interviews which surely says a lot . Likewise with Barrie Barlow, in his time an outspoken member of the band. An undercurrent then of stories untold. .The definitive , balanced, and unbiased Jethro Tull story is yet to be written, and sadly ,this "Official" release is not it." My opinion hasn't changed. All the best. Thanks for the review adospencer. I don't own a copy so it was interesting to have your opinion on the book and, like you, I'm disappointed to hear that the publishers (or Ian) chose to skate over Martin's time with Jethro Tull which spanned 43 years. Martin was such a big part of Tull so it's sad that his contribution to the band has not played a bigger part in the book. Thanks again for the review and if anyone else has a copy I'd like to read more reviews
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 13, 2022 6:02:57 GMT
13th August In 1914 Carl Wickman begins Greyhound, the 1st US bus line, in Minnesota. In 1935 Roller derby is born when the Transcontinental Roller Derby begins at the Chicago Coliseum. In 1961 Construction of the Berlin Wall begins in East Germany. In 1966 Lovin Spoonful started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Summer In The City', it made No.8 in the UK. The song features a series of car horns during the instrumental bridge, starting with a Volkswagen Beetle horn, and ends up with a jackhammer sound, in order to give the impression of the sounds of the summer in the city.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 12, 2022 6:34:30 GMT
12th August In 1927 "Wings", one of only two silent films - the other being The Artist in 2011 - to win an Oscar for best picture, opens starring Clara Bow (Outstanding Picture 1929) In 1945 Emperor Hirohito of Japan informs the imperial family that he has decided to surrender. In 1960 Pete Best auditioned to become The Silver Beatles' drummer and was asked to travel to Hamburg in Germany for the bands next set of dates. Before leaving for Hamburg, The Silver Beatles changed their name to simply, "The Beatles". In 1967 Scott McKenzie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)’. Written by John Phillips, the song was produced and released to promote the Monterey Pop Festival held in June of this year.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 11, 2022 14:17:59 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 11, 2022 7:17:20 GMT
11th August In 1909 SOS 1st used by an American ship, Arapahoe, off Cape Hatteras, NC. In 1937 "The Life of Emile Zola" directed by William Dieterle and starring Paul Muni premieres in New York (Best Picture 1938) In 1964 The High Numbers, (later to become The Who), played at The Railway Hotel in Harrow, England. Just before the band were due on stage, Roger Daltry's father-in law came into the venue and dragged the singer outside and hit him. The band started their set and Daltry appeared back on stage after the fight. In 1984 Ray Parker JR. started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with the theme from the film 'Ghostbusters'. Parker who had been a session guitarist for Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye was accused of plagiarizing the melody from Huey Lewis and the News song 'I Want a New Drug', resulting in Lewis suing Parker, the pair settled out of court in 1985.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 10, 2022 5:48:12 GMT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST FLAUTIST THAT EVER LIVED
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 10, 2022 5:45:53 GMT
10th August In 1907 Prince Scipone Borchesi wins Beijing to Paris, 7,500 mile auto rally. Born on this day in 1947, British musician, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson, best known for his work as the lead vocalist, flautist and acoustic guitarist of British rock band Jethro Tull. In 1963 The 100th edition of 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' was aired on UK TV, with Cliff Richard, The Shadows, The Searchers, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas and Alma Cogan. In 1985 'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits peaked at No.4 on the UK singles chart. Notable for its groundbreaking music video and a cameo appearance by Sting singing the song's falsetto introduction and backing chorus, "I want my MTV" who also co-wrote the song with Mark Knopfler. The video was also the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network started on 1 August 1987.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 9, 2022 6:46:12 GMT
9th August In 1910 Chicago resident Alva Fisher receives US patent for an electric washing machine. In 1930 Animated character Betty Boop debuts in Max Fleischer's cartoon "Dizzy Dishes." In 1974 Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States and Vice President Gerald Ford swears the oath of office to take his place as the 38th US President. In 1980 ABBA scored their eighth UK No.1 single with 'The Winner Takes It All'. Taken from their 'Super Trouper' album. By this time, both couples were divorced.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 8, 2022 5:41:59 GMT
8th August In 1870 1st America's Cup: New York Yacht Club’s first defence of America’s Cup; 'Magic' (NYYC) defeats 'Cambria' (Royal Thames YC, England; finishes 8th) and 16 fellow defenders from NY Harbour to Sandy Hook Light Vessel on the Atlantic and return (38 miles) In 1946 First flight of the Convair B-36. In 1963 Great Train Robbery in England, £2.6 million ($7.3 million) In 1964 The single by The Young World Singers called 'Ringo For President' was released in the US. Such was The Beatles drummer appeal that fans launched a “Ringo for President” campaign in the midst of the Johnson/Goldwater race. A well-organized contingent – most of whose members were below the voting age of 21 – banded together to enter the drummer as a third-party write-in candidate for Commander in Chief.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 7, 2022 7:27:08 GMT
Thanks to Oliver Kruger for uploading
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 7, 2022 6:48:38 GMT
7th August In 1915 Dario Resta, driving a Peugeot, wins the first Champ Car race ever to average over 100mph at a 100-mile race in Chicago; average speed 101.8mph. In 1940 Largest amount paid for a stamp ($45,000 for 1 1856 British Guiana) In 1959 Explorer 6 transmits 1st TV photo of Earth from space. In 1970 The Goose Lake International Music Festival was held in Leoni, Michigan. Over 200,000 fans attended the three day festival. Acts who appeared included, Jethro Tull, 10 Years After, Mountain, Chicago, Bob Seger, John Sebastian, James Gang, Stooges with Iggy Pop, Brownsville Station, MC5, Rod Stewart and Flying Burrito Brothers.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 6, 2022 7:28:56 GMT
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 6, 2022 6:42:30 GMT
6th August In 1923 Henry Sullivan becomes 3rd person and first American to swim English Channel (27 hours 25 minutes Dover-Calais) In 1926 "Don Juan" starring John Barrymore is released by Warner Bros, the 1st feature-length film to utilize the Vitaphone sound-on-disc sound system with a synchronized musical score and sound effects. In 1963 The Beatles arrived in Jersey in the Channel Islands, where they spent the day go-carting and relaxing by the pool at The Revere Hotel before playing the first of four nights at the Springfield Ballroom. In 1996 Punk rock band the Ramones perform for the last time at the Palace in Hollywood.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 5, 2022 12:59:15 GMT
Martin Barre Band Full Concert Shenkman Arts Centre , Ottawa 6th July 2022
Martin Says:
“Aqualung was the album that defined Tull. Sumptuous melodies, big dynamics and power riffs galore. Acoustic met electric...and it all worked.”
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 5, 2022 5:44:37 GMT
5th August In 1926 Harry Houdini stays in a coffin under water for 1½ hrs before escaping. In 1936 American athlete Jesse Owens wins 200m in world record time (20.7s), his 3rd gold medal of the Berlin Olympics. In 1957 Comic strip "Andy Capp" makes its debut. In 2005 Bob Dylan's song 'Like a Rolling Stone' topped a poll of rock and film stars to find the music, movies, TV shows and books that changed the world. The 1965 single beat Elvis Presley's 'Heartbreak Hotel' into second place in a survey for Uncut magazine. Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher, Robert Downey Jr, Rolling Stone Keith Richards and Lou Reed were among those who gave their opinions.
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 4, 2022 6:09:04 GMT
Thanks to Ademar Fagundes for uploading
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 4, 2022 6:05:34 GMT
4th August In 1919 Rodin Museum opens in Paris in The hôtel Biron containing works left to the state by the sculptor Auguste Rodin. In 1944 Anne Frank arrested in Amsterdam by German Security Police (Grüne Polizei) following a tip-off from an informer who was never identified. In 1962 Nelson Mandela captured by South African police. In 1984 Prince started a 24 week run at the top of the US album charts with Purple Rain. His sixth studio album which features the hits 'When Doves Cry' and 'Let's Go Crazy', as well as the title track has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, becoming the seventh best-selling soundtrack album of all time.
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